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Council members report EMS failures to recognize DNR bracelets; consider central incident reporting and education
Summary
Members told the Connecticut Palliative Care Council of multiple recent incidents in which EMS did not accept DNR bracelets or requested physical documentation; the council proposed a central quick-report mechanism and education to identify trends and target training.
Council members described several recent cases in which emergency medical services did not accept DNR bracelets as sufficient documentation, delaying transfers or care. One provider said she could recall “at least three instances” in the last quarter where the bracelet was not recognized and ambulances delayed transport of hospice patients.
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